The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the burning of the Holy Quran
According to the news of the Swedish television SVT, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Qur’an and the Prophet. Calling for “collective measures” against repeated disrespect towards Mohammed, the Swedish Foreign Ministry sent a written statement to television.
“The Swedish government understands that Islamophobic actions by individuals at demonstrations in the country may be offensive to Muslims. We strongly condemn these actions, which in no way reflect the views of the Swedish government.” statement was included.
“Racism, xenophobia and their related intolerance have no place in Sweden or in Europe,” the statement said, describing the burning of the Koran and other holy books as “clearly a provocation.” shared opinion.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In Stockholm, the Swedish capital, Salwan Momika, of Iraqi origin, burned the Koran under police protection in front of the Stockholm Mosque on June 28.
Sweden, to which many states, including the US and Russia, as well as Islamic countries, reacted, launched an investigation into the incident.
Following the reactions, the Swedish police announced that they had filed a complaint against Momika, who carried out the act of burning the Koran, for the crime of “inciting against the popular group”. (AA)